Scope
Reference
D107 - Atamis Reference C330317
Description
East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the Supply of Parenteral Nutrition Components.
This contract is for the components used to prepare these infusions including empty infusion containers.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is intravenous feeding of both chronically and acutely ill patients who are unable to be fed by any other means. Feeding in this way can be short term in the acutely ill but may be long term in patients with chronic conditions where the option to feed in other ways will never be available. The patient receives a daily intravenous infusion containing amino acids, glucose, fat, electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins.
The Contract will include:
2 Chamber PN Bags
3 Chamber PN Bags
Amino Acid Solution Electrolyte Free Amino Acid Solutions
Glucose 70% Solutions
Lipid emulsions for infusion
Multivitamins lipid/fat soluble
Multivitamins - Water soluble vitamins
Trace Element Solutions
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 July 2033
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Member Purchasing Authorities can call off from any Supplier under this Framework. It will not be possible to standardise the products from a single Supplier as each Purchasing Authority has their own specific requirements determined by their local policies.
Purchasing Authorities may select the Suppliers who can best meet their requirement in terms of product suitability for patient needs, demand and availability, lead-times, price, ongoing Supplier performance and they will call-off from the Framework and place their orders directly with the Supplier/s awarded.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
This Open Framework will be for a maximum term of 8 years with the intention that it is to be re-opened every 2 years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Signed contract documents
NHS Framework Terms and Conditions - Redacted.docx
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
B. BRAUN MEDICAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 02296559
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLML-4925-BDXJ
Brookdale Road, Thorncliffe Park
Chapeltown
S35 2PW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders.bbmuk@bbraun.com
Website: http://www.bbraun.co.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 00461365
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLJ-5315-XPVW
Caxton Way
Norfolk
IP24 3SE
United Kingdom
Email: UKITenders@baxter.com
Website: http://www.baxterhealthcare.co.uk
Region: UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED
- Companies House: 02182135
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZVH-4892-PJYY
Cestrian Court
Runcorn
WA7 1NT
United Kingdom
Email: contracts-uk@fresenius-kabi.com
Website: http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RTG
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZD-7532-NDHL
Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Email: uhdb.empcenquiries@nhs.net
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - central government